cleanse (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈklɛnz/
Definition
To wash or scrub (something) thoroughly, especially to remove dirt, pollution, or impurities.
Examples
The ritual was meant to cleanse the participants of their sins.
He used a special soap to cleanse the wound before bandaging it.
The rain seemed to cleanse the air after the storm.
How to Use cleanse
- cleanse of (prepositional phrase)
- To remove something (like dirt, sin, or guilt) from something else. — "The river was believed to cleanse the land of evil spirits."
- cleanse the palate (idiom)
- To refresh one's taste buds, typically between courses of a meal. — "A small glass of water can cleanse the palate."
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